Dissociative Identity Disorder

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In this article, the writer explains that dissociation is a disruption in the usually integrated functions of consciousness, memory, identity or perception of the environment. The writer discusses that dissociative disorders interfere with a person's general functioning, including social relationships and work. In this paper, the writer focuses attention on the phenomenon of dissociate identity disorder (D.I.D.). The writer discusses causes of D.I.D. and possible responses. Further, the writer looks at related treatment or therapy.

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"The human brain stores traumatic memories differently from normal memories. Traumatic memories are dissociated or separated and can break into consciousness without warning and the person cannot control these memories. They do not combine with normal memories and, in time, these traumatic ones can change one's personality and develop dissociative identity disorder or multiple personality disorder. Dissociative identity disorder or D.I.D. has several levels of severity and begins suddenly. It is a new phenomenon in the US and, as such, is often misdiagnosed. D.I.D. is considered the most severe form of all dissociative disorders. Causes of D.I.D. include an innate ability to dissociate easily, repeated and sever physical or sexual abuse in childhood, lack of supportive person who counteracts the abuse, and the influence of other relatives who already have the disorder or its symptoms."

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